2002 Honda Civic Lug Nut Torque & Bolt Specs

The 2002 Honda Civic lug nut torque is 80 ft-lbs, tightened with a 19mm socket on M12x1.5 studs. Torque in a star pattern in two passes (snug, then final), and re-check after the first 50–100 miles of driving. Use a calibrated torque wrench — not an impact gun — for the final pass.

Lug nut torque: 80 ft-lbs · Socket size: 19mm · Thread: M12x1.5.

This page is the OEM-referenced fastener summary for the 2002 Honda Civic. Use it before any maintenance or repair job where torque values matter — brake work, wheel changes, suspension service, engine teardowns, or oil changes. Specs are pulled from manufacturer service literature, cross-checked against community data, and updated as new chassis variants become available.

Honda's lug-nut torque sits at 80 ft-lbs (108 Nm) for nearly every passenger model from 1998 onward, with an M12x1.5 thread on most cars and the larger 14mm thread on Ridgeline and Pilot. The 19mm socket Honda uses is one of the only OEM oddities in the Japanese lineup — bring a 19mm with you, not just a 21mm. Honda factory torque values for engine oil drain plugs are unusually low (29 ft-lbs on most engines) and the crush washer is single-use, so replace it every oil change.

Common fastener categories on the 2002 Honda Civic

Wheel / lug nut torque and thread spec (covered above)
Brake caliper bracket bolts (typically 80-130 ft-lbs) and slide/guide pins (18-35 ft-lbs)
Engine oil drain plug torque — rarely above 30 ft-lbs; always use a new crush washer
Transmission pan, valve cover, and intake manifold bolts (low torque, often 89-106 in-lbs)
Suspension control arm, sway bar, tie rod end and ball joint torque
Spark plug torque (typically 10-15 ft-lbs on aluminum heads — do not exceed)
Differential cover bolts (RWD/4WD only) and transfer case fasteners

Repair guidance for this model year

For 2002 model-year work: Always use a calibrated torque wrench for safety-critical fasteners, and replace lock washers and crush washers on every reassembly.

Tools you will need

Metric socket set (8mm-22mm), 6-point impact-rated
Calibrated torque wrench (10-150 ft-lbs covers most automotive jobs; add a 0-250 ft-lbs wrench for truck lug nuts)
Breaker bar (24" minimum) for initial loosening
Penetrating oil (PB Blaster or Kroil) for any fastener over 5 years old
Anti-seize on stainless or dissimilar-metal threads; thread-locker (Loctite blue) on critical reassembly

Frequently asked questions

What is the lug nut torque on a 2002 Honda Civic?

The OEM-specified lug-nut torque for the 2002 Honda Civic is 80 ft-lbs, using a 19mm socket on M12x1.5 thread studs. Use a calibrated torque wrench in a star pattern, in two passes (50% and 100%), and re-check after 50-100 miles of driving.

What socket size do I need for the 2002 Honda Civic lug nuts?

The 2002 Honda Civic uses a 19mm socket. A 6-point impact-rated socket is recommended over a 12-point chrome socket — 12-points round off lug nuts under impact-driver use.

Are the 2002 Honda Civic fasteners metric or SAE?

Metric is the standard for this vehicle. Most fasteners on this vehicle are metric (M6, M8, M10, M12, M14). Bring a full metric set; SAE substitutes can round the head. Bolt-head markings are the fastest way to confirm grade and material at the bench.

Other Honda Civic years

Same model, different model year — fastener spec may change. Always confirm against the year for your VIN.

→ 2002 Honda Civic oil drain plug torque & size

→ 2002 Honda Civic suspension & steering torque specs (control arm, ball joint, tie rod)

All 100 2002 Honda Civic fastener specs

Per-bolt torque, wrench size, and thread spec for the 2002 Honda Civic, sourced from OEM service literature and verified against community shop data. Values pair imperial (ft-lb) and metric (Nm) where the manufacturer publishes both. 2 of the 100 fastener specs on this page are independently verified against OEM service manuals and manufacturer torque data (last reviewed June 2026).

Wheels — 2002 Honda Civic

Wheel and lug nut spec for the 2002 Honda Civic. At the wheel hub, the lug nut torques to 80 ft-lbs (19mm drive, M12x1.5 thread). For the wheel hub, plan for a 19mm tool on a M12x1.5 stud; final torque is 80 ft-lbs (108 Nm) (wheel lug nut).

Brakes — 2002 Honda Civic

Brake fasteners on the 2002 Honda Civic — caliper bracket, slide pins, and banjo bolt torque follow. For the frame, plan for a 10mm tool on a M6x1.0 stud; final torque is 8 ft-lbs (brake line bracket). Brake bleeder valve tightens to 8 ft-lbs, takes a 8mm driver, runs on M8x1.0 threads, located at the caliper. The brake line banjo bolt uses a 10mm drive on a M10x1.0 thread, torqued to 25 ft-lbs at the caliper. At the knuckle, the brake caliper bracket torques to 80 ft-lbs (17mm drive, M12x1.25 thread). For the caliper, plan for a 14mm tool on a M12x1.25 stud; final torque is 22 ft-lbs (brake caliper bolt). Front caliper bracket bolt tightens to 80 ft-lbs, takes a 17mm driver, runs on M12x1.25 threads, located at the front brake caliper bracket.

Engine — 2002 Honda Civic

Engine bolt-by-bolt torque for the 2002 Honda Civic, including the long block, valve covers, and intake. Cam cap bolt tightens to 15 ft-lbs, takes a 12mm driver, runs on M6x1.0 threads, located at the cylinder head. The water pump bolt uses a 10mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 9 ft-lbs at the water pump. At the exhaust manifold, the exhaust manifold nut torques to 23 ft-lbs (12mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the front cover, plan for a 10mm tool on a M6x1.0 stud; final torque is 8.7 ft-lbs (timing cover bolt). Throttle body bolt tightens to 9 ft-lbs, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M6x1.0 threads, located at the intake. The engine mount bolt uses a 17mm drive on a M12x1.5 thread, torqued to 47 ft-lbs at the engine mount. At the engine, the connecting rod bolt torques to Stage 1: 14 ft-lbs, Stage 2: +90° (12mm drive, M8x1.0 thread). For the belt tensioner, plan for a 14mm tool on a M10x1.25 stud; final torque is 33 ft-lbs (serpentine belt tensioner bolt). Crankshaft pulley bolt tightens to 108 ft-lbs, takes a 19mm driver, runs on M14x1.5 threads, located at the crankshaft. The valve cover bolt uses a 10mm drive on a M6x1.0 thread, torqued to 7.2 ft-lbs at the valve cover. At the turbo, the wastegate actuator bolt torques to 16 ft-lbs (12mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the manifold, plan for a 12mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 15 ft-lbs (egr valve bolt). Oil filter tightens to Hand tight + 3/4 turn, takes a Oil Filter Wrench driver, runs on N/A threads, located at the engine block. This figure is independently verified against OEM service data. The intake manifold bolt uses a 12mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 16 ft-lbs at the head. At the fuel rail, the fuel rail bolt torques to 16 ft-lbs (10mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the cylinder head, plan for a 5/8" tool on a M14x1.25 stud; final torque is 13 ft-lbs (spark plug). Oil cooler line tightens to 22 ft-lbs, takes a 17mm driver, runs on M12x1.5 threads, located at the oil cooler. The oil drain plug uses a 17mm drive on a M12x1.5 thread, torqued to 33 ft-lbs at the oil pan. At the frame, the radiator mount torques to 15 ft-lbs (12mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the engine, plan for a 10mm tool on a M6x1.0 stud; final torque is 9 ft-lbs (thermostat housing). Thermostat housing bolt tightens to 9 ft-lbs, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the thermostat housing. The camshaft position sensor uses a 10mm drive on a M6x1.0 thread, torqued to 9 ft-lbs at the valve cover. At the oil pan, the oil pan bolt torques to 16 ft-lbs (10mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the alternator bracket, plan for a 14mm tool on a M10x1.25 stud; final torque is 33 ft-lbs (alternator bolt). Camshaft cap bolt tightens to 10 ft-lbs, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M6x1.0 threads, located at the cylinder head. The air intake boot clamp uses a 8mm drive on a N/A thread, torqued to Hand tight at the air intake. At the engine block, the oil filter housing torques to 18 ft-lbs (24mm drive, M20x1.5 thread). For the cylinder head, plan for a 12mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 15 ft-lbs (rocker arm bolt). Cylinder head bolt tightens to Stage 1: 22 ft-lbs, Stage 2: +90°, Stage 3: +90°, takes a 14mm driver, runs on M11x1.5 threads, located at the engine. The earth strap bolt uses a 10mm drive on a M6x1.0 thread, torqued to 9 ft-lbs at the transmission.

Drivetrain — 2002 Honda Civic

Drivetrain and driveline fasteners for the 2002 Honda Civic — axle, transmission, and differential plugs. The axle nut uses a 32mm drive on a M24x1.5 thread, torqued to 134 ft-lbs (181 Nm) at the front hub/spindle. OEM-verified spec.

Suspension — 2002 Honda Civic

Suspension and chassis fastener torque for the 2002 Honda Civic — strut, control arm, and sway bar values. At the chassis, the front subframe bolt torques to 76 ft-lbs (19mm drive, M14x1.5 thread). For the strut tower, plan for a 14mm tool on a M10x1.25 stud; final torque is 29 ft-lbs (strut mount nut). Ball joint castle nut tightens to 40 ft-lbs, takes a 17mm driver, runs on M12x1.5 threads, located at the ball joint. The tie rod end nut uses a 19mm drive on a M12x1.5 thread, torqued to 40 ft-lbs at the tie rod. At the front strut mount, the strut top nut torques to 32 ft-lbs (17mm drive, M10x1.25 thread). For the control arm, plan for a 19mm tool on a M14x2.0 stud; final torque is 94 ft-lbs (lower ball joint nut). Strut pinch bolt tightens to 116 ft-lbs, takes a 17mm driver, runs on M12x1.5 threads, located at the knuckle. The strut tower nut uses a 12mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 28 ft-lbs at the strut tower. At the front sway bar link, the sway bar link nut torques to 28 ft-lbs (14mm drive, M10x1.25 thread). For the sway bar, plan for a 14mm tool on a M10x1.25 stud; final torque is 29 ft-lbs (stabilizer link nut). Sway bar end link nut tightens to 29 ft-lbs, takes a 14mm driver, runs on M10x1.25 threads, located at the sway bar link. The sway bar bracket bolt uses a 12mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 16 ft-lbs at the subframe. At the control arm, the ball joint nut torques to 32 ft-lbs (17mm drive, M12x1.25 thread). For the subframe, plan for a 17mm tool on a M12x1.25 stud; final torque is 54 ft-lbs (lower control arm bolt).

Steering — 2002 Honda Civic

Steering linkage fasteners on the 2002 Honda Civic. For the bracket, plan for a 12mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 15 ft-lbs (power steering pump). Steering rack bolt tightens to 74 ft-lbs, takes a 17mm driver, runs on M12x1.25 threads, located at the subframe. The steering column u-joint uses a 12mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 22 ft-lbs at the column.

Body — 2002 Honda Civic

Body fasteners on the 2002 Honda Civic. Fender bolt tightens to 8 ft-lbs, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M6x1.0 threads, located at the body. The door hinge bolt uses a 14mm drive on a M10x1.25 thread, torqued to 27 ft-lbs at the body. At the hood, the hood hinge bolt torques to 15 ft-lbs (12mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the frame, plan for a 12mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 15 ft-lbs (bumper bolt).

Exhaust — 2002 Honda Civic

Exhaust fasteners on the 2002 Honda Civic. The catalytic bolt uses a 14mm drive on a M10x1.25 thread, torqued to 33 ft-lbs at the cat flange. At the various, the o2 sensor torques to 30 ft-lbs (22mm drive, M18x1.5 thread). For the frame, plan for a 12mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 15 ft-lbs (muffler hanger bolt).

Electrical — 2002 Honda Civic

Electrical fasteners on the 2002 Honda Civic. At the bell housing, the starter mounting bolt torques to See sequence: 1) 22 ft-lbs 2) 43 ft-lbs final (14mm drive, M10x1.25 thread). For the block/transmission, plan for a 12mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 22 ft-lbs (starter support bracket bolt). Alternator ground strap bolt tightens to 8 ft-lbs, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M6x1.0 threads, located at the block. The belt tensioner lock bolt uses a 12mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 22 ft-lbs at the tensioner body. At the block, the alternator support bracket bolt torques to 22 ft-lbs (12mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the starter, plan for a 13mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 15 ft-lbs (starter b+ terminal nut). Alternator terminal nut tightens to 70 in-lbs, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M6x1.0 threads, located at the alternator. The alternator b+ terminal nut uses a 13mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 15 ft-lbs at the alternator.

Interior — 2002 Honda Civic

Interior fasteners on the 2002 Honda Civic. For the door panel, plan for a 8mm tool on a Push-Type stud; final torque is Hand Tight (door panel clip). Seat belt anchor bolt tightens to 32 ft-lbs, takes a 17mm driver, runs on M12x1.25 threads, located at the b-pillar. The seat track bolt uses a 14mm drive on a M10x1.25 thread, torqued to 29 ft-lbs at the floor. At the a-pillar, the a-pillar trim clip torques to Hand Tight (8mm drive, Push-Type thread). For the frame, plan for a 10mm tool on a M6x1.0 stud; final torque is 7 ft-lbs (dashboard brace bolt). Seat belt bolt tightens to 47 ft-lbs, takes a 17mm driver, runs on M12x1.25 threads, located at the body. The headliner clip uses a 8mm drive on a Push-Type thread, torqued to Hand Tight at the roof.

Transmission — 2002 Honda Civic

Transmission fasteners on the 2002 Honda Civic. Intermediate shaft bolt tightens to 29 ft-lbs, takes a 14mm driver, runs on M10x1.25 threads, located at the bearing support. The cv joint clamp uses a Pliers drive on a N/A thread, torqued to Hand tight at the cv boot. At the trans mount, the transmission mount bolt torques to 47 ft-lbs (17mm drive, M12x1.5 thread). For the trans pan, plan for a 17mm tool on a M14x1.5 stud; final torque is 29 ft-lbs (transmission drain plug). Shift cable bracket tightens to 15 ft-lbs, takes a 12mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the trans case. The transmission fill plug uses a 17mm drive on a M14x1.5 thread, torqued to 29 ft-lbs at the transmission. At the chassis, the transmission crossmember bolt torques to 47 ft-lbs (14mm drive, M10x1.25 thread). For the trans case, plan for a 10mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 16 ft-lbs (shift cable bracket bolt). Trans pan bolt tightens to 8 ft-lbs, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M6x1.0 threads, located at the trans pan.

Brake — 2002 Honda Civic

Brake fasteners on the 2002 Honda Civic. The caliper bracket bolt uses a 17mm drive on a M12x1.5 thread, torqued to 80 ft-lbs at the knuckle. At the brake rotor, the brake rotor set screw torques to 84 in-lbs (Phillips drive, M6x1.0 thread). For the wheel hub, plan for a 8mm tool on a M6x1.0 stud; final torque is 7 ft-lbs (abs sensor bolt). Parking brake cable bolt tightens to 16 ft-lbs, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the rear caliper. The brake line flare nut uses a 10mm drive on a M10x1.0 thread, torqued to 11 ft-lbs at the brake lines. At the brake caliper, the caliper mounting bolt torques to 80 ft-lbs (17mm drive, M12x1.5 thread). For the brake caliper, plan for a 10mm tool on a M10x1.0 stud; final torque is 25 ft-lbs (brake hose banjo bolt). Caliper guide pin tightens to 25 ft-lbs, takes a 14mm driver, runs on M10x1.25 threads, located at the caliper bracket. The master cylinder nut uses a 12mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 11 ft-lbs at the brake booster.

Wheel — 2002 Honda Civic

Wheel fasteners on the 2002 Honda Civic. At the wheel rim, the tpms valve stem nut torques to 35 in-lbs (8mm drive, N/A thread). For the wheel center, plan for a N/A tool on a N/A stud; final torque is N/A (center cap clip). Wheel stud tightens to N/A, takes a N/A driver, runs on M12x1.5 threads, located at the wheel hub. The wheel weight clip uses a N/A drive on a N/A thread, torqued to N/A at the wheel rim.

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